Brits warned over rising number of deadly Portuguese man o’ war sea creatures after hundreds are spotted around the UK

BRITS have been warned of an invasion of Portuguese man o’ war, as the venomous jellyfish-like sea creatures descend on UK shores.

There were 280 sightings of the creature, also known as “floating terror” or “bluebottles”, in the year to September 2024, according to the Marine Conservation Society.

AlamyThe tentacles can sting long after the animal has died[/caption] CorbisPortuguese man o’ war are typically found in warm, tropical and subtropical waters[/caption]

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